any of you fix a broken glass tank

[zaireguy]

I have had abroken 200 for ever.Any of you any good at taking apart a tank and replacing glass?I would love to fix it and use it as a fo

 

[skippysmind]

I have a hammer and some duct tape that should do it!

 

[zaireguy]

not that kind of fix

 

[broden]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11641116#post11641116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by skippysmind
I have a hammer and some duct tape that should do it!

Don't forget the super glue

 

[zaireguy]

oh billyshows up with a funny

 

[hllywd]

How difficult do you think it will be to get the trim off? I did a 55 one time then dropped it before I ever got water in it... found out the hard way the entire tank was tempered:eek1: Also I remember it was a b_ _ _ h getting the trim off.
Personally if it were me and it was possible I'd redo the whole tank, 200 gallons would be quite a bit of water on the floor with a leaky seam.... Maybe even see if the glass shop could bevel and polish the exposed corners before reassembly.
The last thing, have you priced a replacement panel?

Tim

 

[zaireguy]

I could get a replacement tank from gc for about 500.00 to fit the stand

 

[hllywd]

How does that compare with the price for the glass?

 

[hllywd]

what panel is broken?

 

[zaireguy]

its the back..i would guess a 100.00 easy

 

[hllywd]

Shouldn't be that difficult but like I said before I'd take it completely apart clean it up and reseal the entire tank.
If you decide not to I'd be interested in trying to take it apart...

Tim